1[intransitive,transitive]to change, or make something change, colour or shape because of the effect of the sun, rain or windThis brick weathers to a warm pinkish-brown colour.weather somethingHer face was weathered by the sun.See related entries:How a building looks

2[transitive]weather somethingto come safely through a difficult period or experienceThe company just managed to weather the recession.She refuses to resign, intending to weather the storm(= wait until the situation improves again).

Word OriginOld Englishweder, of Germanic origin; related to Dutchweer and GermanWetter, probably also to the noun wind1.Extra examplesSome of the stone has weathered badly.The company has managed to weather the storm.Their company had weathered the recession well.She refuses to resign, intending to weather the storm.